Traditional Fijian ‘100 nights’ Celebration in Memory of Michael Ratu

Saturday 30 April 2022
1.30pm - 10pm

Littleborough Rugby Club
Rakewood Road
Littleborough
OL15 0AP

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Traditional Fijian ‘100 nights’ celebration in memory of former Rochdale Hornets player Michael Ratu.

The 100 nights is a Fijian burial ritual, where family and friends mourn for 100 nights after a loved one’s burial.

Local residents are invited to the celebration, which will also include traditional Fijian dancing by Mike’s grandchildren (wearing skirts imported from the Pacific nation).

The rugby game will be started by former Hornets chairman Councillor Peter Rush and Mayor Aasim Rashid, who will also present trophies at the end of the game.

Kick-off will take place at 3pm, followed by food at 4.45pm, dancing at 5.30pm, and the kava ceremony at 6-pm. A disco will be held until 10pm, with the bar open all day.